By Patrick Idowu
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command lost 140 officers in 2024, according to the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Disu revealed that some officers died in their sleep, while others collapsed and passed away while on duty.
He noted that some families of the deceased have received their entitlements.
“Just this morning, we lost an officer who went to bed and didn’t wake up.
“This highlights the sacrifices our men make in active service to the nation,” he said.
Despite the losses, Disu reaffirmed the command’s commitment to enhancing security in the FCT through public enlightenment and proactive measures.
